462 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, etc., use Roman numerals. Have you ever wondered what these symbols represent? They are Roman numerals.

Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was needed for counting. Ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system. The symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are used in this system.

In Roman numerals, we use CDLXII to represent 462. Here, C is 100, D is 500, L is 50, and X is 10, followed by II which is 2. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.

There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when a smaller numeral is placed after a larger numeral, indicating addition. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6

Rule 2: Repetition Method

Certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times to form larger numbers. For example, III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, it indicates subtraction. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

A numeral cannot be repeated more than three times, and symbols like V, L, and D are not repeated. For instance, we write VIII for 8, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 462 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals:

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. In this section, we will learn how to write 462 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 462 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on its place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 462, we write it as 400 + 60 + 2.

Step 2: Convert each part into Roman numerals: 400 in Roman numeral — CD 60 in Roman numeral — LX 2 in Roman numeral — II

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together: Therefore, 462 in Roman numerals is CD (400) + LX (60) + II (2) = CDLXII.

When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number. To write 462 in Roman numerals, we group 462 as 400 + 60 + 2.

• 400 in Roman numeral - CD
   
• 60 in Roman numeral - LX
   
• 2 in Roman numeral - II
   

So, 462 is written as CDLXII in Roman numerals.

Roman numerals follow a certain pattern that makes them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 462. 

• Addition Rule: When a larger numeral is followed by a smaller numeral, their values are added. For example, LX = 50 + 10 = 60.
   
• Subtraction Rule: When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, their values are subtracted. For example, IX = 10 - 1 = 9.
   
• Expansion Method: This involves breaking down a number based on place value and converting each part into Roman numerals. For example, 462 = 400 + 60 + 2 = CDLXII.
   
• Grouping Method: The number is grouped based on place value and converted into Roman numerals. For example, 462 = 400 + 60 + 2 = CDLXII.
   
• Limitation Rule: Some numerals cannot be repeated, and others cannot be repeated more than three times. For example, III is 3, but IIII is incorrect.